05/02/2013
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"A strong nation requires strong partnerships with our state, local, and tribal officials."
"I thanked the Prime Minister for the extraordinary contributions of Danish troops in the Helmand area."
"Denmark is a key contributor to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)."
"It is important that we not be bystanders during these extraordinary events."